When it comes to digital pianos, most of them compete with acoustic pianos sound-wise. In comparison with acoustic pianos, digital pianos, and their keys will not be able to simulate actual hammer mechanisms hitting strings as the parts are all made of wood and plastic. Acoustic pianos cannot compete with digital pianos when it comes to electronic features. As opposed to acoustic pianos, digital pianos do not really require tuning or need to be maintained. The lifespan of a digital piano depends on the product quality, however, typically a digital piano will last for 5-10 years and this becomes 10-20 years if it is a high-end digital piano.

Source: Economic Times June 07, 2023 19:28 UTC